Best Used Car Deals of ‘07

The final list of 2007 models, representing the best value deals, was just released by Intellichoice.com. A slew of surprises on the best deals list include the Audi A4, the BMW 3-Series, the Toyota Tundra and the Hummer H3.  Look for more hybrids and green vehicles to move up the value list – and not just the stereotypical compact hybrids. New models of sedans, mid-size SUV’s and even large SUV’s should also grab a lot of attention as consumers turn to hybrid versions of the Chevy Malibu and Cadillac Escalade.

These are some of the best used cars out there today: [Data provided by Intellichoice.com]

Subcompact car — Mini Cooper Hatchback

Compact car more than $16,000 — Honda Civic Hybrid

Compact car less than $16,000 — Honda Civic Sedan

Midsize car more than $21,000 — Toyota Prius

Midsize car less than $21,000 — Toyota Prius

Convertible — Mini Cooper Convertible

Luxury convertible — Audi A4 Convertible

Near luxury car — BMW 3 Series Sedan

Luxury car — Lexus ES

Large car — Toyota Avalon

Base sport car — Honda Civic Si Coupe

Sports car — Chevrolet Corvette

Sports sedan/wagon more than $38,000 — Lexus GS Hybrid

Sport sedan wagon less than $38,000 — Mazda3 Mazdaspeed

Compact utility/crossover — Ford Escape Hybrid

Midsize crossover — Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Luxury crossover — Lexus RX 400h

Small wagon — Toyota Matrix

Midsize/large wagon — Subaru Outback Wagon

Intermediate utility — Hummer H3

Full-size utility — GMC Yukon

Luxury Utility — Lexus GX

Compact pickup truck (2WD) — Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD

Compact pickup (4WD) — Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 4WD

Full-size pickup truck 2WD (half-ton) — Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 2WD

Full-size pickup truck 2WD (3/4 ton) — Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 2WD

Full-size pickup truck 2WD (one ton) — Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab 2WD

Full-size pickup truck 4WD (half-ton) — Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 4 WD

Full-size pickup truck 4WD (3/4 ton) — Chevrolet  Silverado 2500 HD Crew Cab 4WD

Full-size pickup truck 4WD (one ton)  — Chevrolet  Silverado 3500 HD Crew Cab 4WD

Minivan — Honda Odyssey

Full-Size Van — Chevrolet  Express 1500

Cargo Van — Chevrolet Uplander

Dealers are looking for places to put their ‘08 inventory and would like nothing more than to move their old vehicles now. Make the smartest decision and start your research with the vehicles that retain their value. Your next move is knowing the appropriate prices for these vehicles and their history. Look up vehicle pricing at KBB.com and get a vehicle history from CARFAX. (Dealers often have free reports in their used cars listings) 

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